[pure-silver] Re: Emulsion hardening for reversal processing of 35mm B&W film

  • From: Nick Zentena <zentena@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 12:20:47 -0400

On October 31, 2004 08:58 am, Jordan Wosnick wrote:

> and 'slimy' (for lack of a better term) during the processing and
> makes for damaged images.

  I think slime means alkaline.

> bleaching?) And suggestions for an easy-to-mix hardening
> solution? I do have some E6 stabilizer on hand here at home,
> which I believe has some hardening functions.


        I think E-6 stabilizer is similar to C-41 stabilizer. Basically 
water,photo-flo and formaldehyde. The Formaldehyde slows/stops fading but 
it's not a hardner. 

        Maybe a different bleach if you think that's the issue? Which formula 
are you 
using for this?

        Nick
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